{"id":20680,"date":"2022-03-21T09:47:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T09:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=20680"},"modified":"2022-04-11T05:02:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T05:02:08","slug":"innovations-in-eyecare-treatments-for-presbyopia-and-demodex","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/innovations-in-eyecare-treatments-for-presbyopia-and-demodex\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovations in Eyecare: Treatments for Presbyopia and Demodex"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent years, eye care professionals have been searching for new pharmaceutical options to offer their patients with presbyopia<\/a> and demodex eyelid infestations<\/a>, primarily as a result of the rapid rise in their global prevalence.<\/p>\n

Here, we will discuss these eye conditions and the newest available treatments.<\/i><\/p>\n

Vuity drops for presbyopia<\/b><\/h2>\n

With almost 2 billion people around the world living with presbyopia, an innovative treatment option for this condition is becoming essential.<\/p>\n

Presbyopia is an age-related eye condition that causes near objects and images to appear blurry. It occurs when the lens of the eye begins to lose its flexibility, impacting its ability to focus on near objects and consequently causing blurred vision.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of presbyopia typically begin around the age of 40 and can worsen over time, making it difficult to read books, restaurant menus and numbers or text on your phone.<\/p>\n

Although optical lenses, contact lenses and laser refractive surgery<\/a> are all effective ways to correct presbyopia, a pharmacological solution will enable patients to achieve near vision clarity without the need for eyewear or invasive surgical procedures.<\/p>\n

Vuity (allergan) is the newest FDA-approved presbyopia drug on the market, with other medications such as UNR844 (Novartis), still in the pipeline.<\/p>\n

How does Vuity work?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Vuity works by stimulating muscle contraction in the iris<\/a>, the colored part of your eye that surrounds your pupil.<\/p>\n

When the iris muscles contract, the pupil<\/a> becomes smaller in size, which results in increased depth of field and improved near vision clarity.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

These eye drops adjust to the natural pH of your tear film, so you shouldn\u2019t experience any stinging or burning sensation after they are applied \u2014 though some people experience eye redness and headaches.<\/p>\n

Following insertion, improved near vision is often noticed within about 15 minutes, but even greater results are usually experienced after around one hour. The effects of the eye drops typically last around six\u00a0 hours.<\/p>\n

Optimal treatment results are generally noticed around two weeks after beginning treatment.<\/p>\n

SEE RELATED: <\/b>Guide to Eye Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n

If you have an eye condition and would like to learn about the newest treatment options, contact an eye doctor near you<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\t

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